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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
SOUTH FIELD.

The convulsive twitches of the steam
 whistle at the whip shop Saturday night alarmed and called out every person nearly in the village, but only to be dis appointed, for twas no fire, only the
 burning out of chimney, however,
 most all agreed they had rather be startled little than to be too far behind at real fire. -. The sudden changes of weather seems to floor number with colds. . James Moseley had bite by
 8 dog, the other day, which proved the means of hls death So Doggy will not bite another honest man. :. :. Mrs O. A. Gibson, as report has it. does not inn prove much. .. Wm B. Gibson < Sons new steam mill Is getting to be put down as about No ]. Extra caution and pains taking has done it. Railroad notes in our next. . Who looks at the bright star so long told about, except to wonder
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
WEDNESDAY, DEC. IA, 1887.
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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
CORNWALL. BRIDGE.

Rev J. o. Munson, of New Milford exchanged pulpits with Rev Joseph Smith, Sunday last. =. The ladies aid society gave supper at G. T. Halls on Wednesday eve; pleasant time and d financial success. ;. Henry Ingraham has moved to Sharon. Luther Hall occupies the premises vacated by him. Jas Singleton, of Millerton, has opened blacksmith shop near the big bridge. . Henry l.. Beers butchered a quarter ton hog few days since .... The mild weather has been very favor able to those who have been unable to get their winter coal but the scarcity is somewhat relieved by carload semi occasionally. NV. O. Stone has sold his wood to the c B. Iron Go who have a number of men chopping on the job. :. Ore IS coming in fast and a good stock of charcoal is at the furnace, which indicates the furnace is to star, soon. :. . Mumps are very common, the afflicted ones not being able to give much back talk.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
SHEFFl El.D.

Last Friday evening we did not have the pleasure of hearing lecture by Rev Mir Newton, of Pittsfeld, at the Friendly Union, but as he sent us such a good supply we could find no fault Rev Thomas Patrick Hughs was the speaker. He has spent twenty years of his life in India, and has not been three years in this country. He told many interesting things about the customs and habits of Oriental life and the lecture was en- ioyed by all He is said to be the author o 'sTrue manliness of Christ. =. We ex pect quite large number from this place are to join the excursion to Bridge port on Saturday next. Fare only $1 ,25 round trip. :. Real estate has taken a fair start here, as another place has been sold. Miss Martha French has sold her place just west of the store to H. W. Sykes and will give possession in the spring.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
OLEOMARGARLNE.

The next republican national conven- ton will be held at Chicago, H., June 19, 1888.
 Rev o. H. Walker, of New London, has been absent from his pulpit only two Sundays in 35 years.
 A corrupt Norwich youth broke up a religious meeting of deacons the other night by dropping half Limburger cheese of advanced age on the hot stove in the church kitchen. The cheese was warranted to break up any meeting-barring anarchists-ln less than 30 minutes, and was a success Springfield Republican.
 Twelve years ago young lady living in Torrington broke 8 needle off in her hand, about half the needle entering the member. She was then seven. Dur ing the last week she felt a pricking sen- sation in the back of her head, and upon txamination it was found that the irrita- tion was produced by needle, the point of which was protruding from her head. A half of needle was then removed.
 At Torrington on Friday, Henry Lovy fired four shots from revolver at Mrs Mary Maria Guerdot, one taking effect in her neck, one in her left elbow, one in a finger and one in her thigh. The wound in the neck is serious one as tho ball cannot be extracted. The other wounds are slight ones. The two families live on the same farm and have had frequent quarrels. After firing the shots Lovy escaped to the woods and committed suicide by hanging. His body was discovered the next day about one mile from the house.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
Crowded out last week.

The c. l.. s. c. meets at James Cooks this week . A. Phelps is said to be making some improvements on his house here IL. P. Reyes has E.
 Smith, of Egfemont, in his employ
 Wm E. Kasson's wood choppers, Mike and Dick McCarty, have what they call the Southfeld Hotel built on the lot, and seem to be running it in high glee. Not having been there could not say how many boarders they have, but sup pose they have quite a number of call CTS Mrs R. I. Baldwin and Bertie, will attend the chicken show at Winsted and take part in the programme, dining hall. ... R. Warrington is on the sick list. Mrs James Moseley is under the weather, having had a fall @ week ago.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
BRACE UP.

You are feeling depressed, your appe- tite is poor, you are bothered with headache, you are fidgetty, nervous. and generally out of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace up, but not with stimulants, spring medicines, or bitters, which have for their basis very cheap, bad whisky, and which stimulate you for an hour, and then leave you in worse condition than before. What YOU want is an alternative that will purify your blood, start healthy actien o1 Liver and Kidneys, restore your vitality and give renewed health and strength. Such m medicine you will find in Elec- tric Bitters, and only 50 cents bottle at W. H. Camps drug store.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
NORFOLK.

Miss Susan Dowd Is improving, but quite slowly J. T. Levi is building a new house for his own occupancy. ... E. s. Beach, of Hayes City, Kansas, is in town . The slating on the roof of the new chapel is nearly completed. . Mrs Dr Kendall IS doing considerable work in amateur photography. Many of her views about town are very good, and she is now taking some photo graphs. ;. The literary and social which has recently been formed here, met at the house of Joseph Eldridge last week, a number of new members being pres ent. The greater part of the evening was devoted to selections from Bret Hartes works. It is to be known as the "guid nunc" club. :. Noble Benn- ett has leased Johnson Brothers grist mill. He took possession Dec. 2.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
FALLS VILLAGE,

Court opened here Monday, D. J. Warner Esq judge. The familiar countenance of NJ. Roraback, of Canaan greeted the villagers Saturday evening" ... Miss Carrie Hall returned Thurs day from four weeks visit to Water bury, Bridgeport and other places. ... Miss Jennie Moore, of Ashley Falls, is visiting friends here. :. Mrs NJ A Hall has had new heater put up by Brown X Son. ,.. The Cong society will have a Christmas tree on Xmas eve, at the church. . George Wooster has accep- ted a job at the Pequonnock House, David P. Hill, proprietor, at Bridgeport. ... Rev Mir Mason. of North Cornwall, preached at the Cong church Sunday in exchange. John Welch. Sr, is seri- ously i'll, having been confined to the house for two weeks. .. The Guy family gave an entertainment to a crowded house. Monday evening.
 Sheriff Reed took the thief, who stole his horse and carriage, near Egremont at threa o'clock in the morning. He was tried here, put under three thousand dollar bonds and sent to Litchfield'
 E. l. Dudley, having sold his barn and stables to J. J. Hornbeck of Sing Sing, N. Y, will sell his horses, car riages, wagons, sleighs, harness, etc, at auction on Wednesday Dec 2l at 10 g.. m. The list is longer than the moral law, and the sale will undoubtedly at tract bidders from far and near.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

AN INDICATOR GUIDING SHOPPERS SEEKING
 HOLIDAY GOODS.

AN INDICATOR GUIDING SHOPPERS SEEKING
 HOLIDAY GOODS.
 From the Bridgeport standard.l
 Tue trade mark of a firm is un iudica- tor of the character of the business being transacted at the firms headquarters In some cases 1t Is a sort of conundrum which people guess at and study on as to its meaning and significance but to be more deeply mysti6ed and puzzled, but the good trade mark speaks with mean ing which they who run may read and understand. Among the latter may Joe ranked that in use by the Messss. w. B. Hall & Co.,. adopted by them when they started in the retail dry goods trade nearly ten years ago. It is simply the cardinal points of the compass, appear ing on the firms bill-boards every where, on their wapping paper and on much of their stationery. Recently they caused the mark to assume the form of an elegant gil,ed sign and set it in conspicuous place in front of their store, corner of Main and Cannon streets. Standing in that locality it means that the firm select and purchase the best for patrons from points both near and far. Again it signifies center at which things thus brought together may be selected from proftably. But an outward sign Is, in fact, not needed this year, so full and complete is the array of substantials and novelties for the ap- preaching holidays. Preparations on the most liberal and extensive scale has been made, and this day presents store crammed in its every part with materials for Christmas and New Years gifts, the like of which cannot be found elsewhere. Hall & Go. never make retrograde movement. It is always an advance. If what they did for customers in former holiday seasons secured satisfaction what they ,iC this Year Hili ecii :;Ss t. In order to meet the calls 10 be made upon them they began their display q full week before the ordinary date, and on Saturday last their great corner win l dow spark led with a thousand volumes sllcl; as Santa Claus nses Ill making his annual rounds. The sight of them had | it's effect and since shoppers have daily | been delighted. These books, all in ele, gant binding, embrace the works of Dickens, Irving, Goldsmith, Shakes peare, Thackerav, Cooper, Macaulay, Scott. Goethe and hundred others, all at very low prices. Then there are what are called the Zigzag Journeys in all lands, the Vassar Girls on the Rine, in | Italy. South America, England and at home, nursery books and elegant volum- es of just the right size to place i'll stock l ings. In illustrated works are Dante s Inferno, Dore's Bible and many others. The spenders of these offerings do not l ,lt.tYact from those which the ladies ! must have to enable them tO Draparn for the c.:miig happy events. There is bewildering display
 TO BE CONTINUED
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Engraved from a recent photograph. EwART .GLADSTONE

At the age of seventy eight, t,-an age long before which most men are glad to retire from busy life, and seek the re- pose befitting declining years, WILLIAM EwARr GLADSTONE Is the most vigorous, hard-working and intellectually active man in Europe. His energies are those rather of Q man in the full prime of life. For more than fifty years he has been deeply immersed in public affairs, and for quarter of century he has been, by all odds, the most eminent and con- spicuous of English statesmen.
 The most striking features of his long public career have been the elevated moral tone of his utterances and actions; the astonishing versatility of his political genius, and the constant progress for ward of his convictions and policy. He began life as ia stern and unbending Tory" the pet of aristocratic Oxford he will end 1t as an advanced Radical. ardent in reforms, and devoted, mlnd, heart and soul, to the rendering of complete justice to Ireland by granting her Home Rule As John Bright on e said, Gladstone is always struggling Howard the light"
 dS ts StdtcSulau, nt IS ah OuCC Lua greatest financier, the most skilful framer of broad reforms, the most in- iefatigable administrator, the shre-dest party chief, the most powerful, popular leader, and the most effective debster in England-perhaps the superior, in these capacities, to any English states man of the past.
 But Glalstoue's genus Is not limited to the political field iu which he has won an illustrious renown. He Is q writer and an author of such versatility and force, that had he never entered publin life at all, he must have won high rank In English literature. Learned in the classics, profoundly interested in theology, sympathetic with the great scientific and intellectual movements of the age, his resources of language, illus tration and argument seem inexhaus- tible. He turns easily from the turmoil of the political battlefield to the com position of books and essays, often brilliant in style, always intensely ear. nest in expression, and wandering into many regions of literary or learned re. search.
 Gladstone's vast personal influence is derived, not more from his wonderful political gifts. and his surprisingly various talents, than from the deeE sence which his countrymen have of his absolute sincerity, his rooted belief in the truth and justice of the causes which he espouses, his reverent and fervent piety, and his patriotism, which readily sacrifices power and popularity to attain a great and good end In moral uprightness and purity, Glad stone IS at least the equal of any states man, living or dead, who has played his part on the worlds stage.
 He is worthy of the admiration oi mankind for his splendid mental capa city and achievements; of their reverance for his simple and earnest sincerity and of their affection for the lofty moral tone of his character and his zealous championship of the cause O popular liberty and progress.
 GEORGE M. TowLE
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
Annual Meeting.

THE Annual Meeting of the stockholders | of the Housatonic Railroad Co.,, will be held at their office in the city of Bridgeport, 1887, at 2 80 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of electing Board of Directors for said compa- ny for the year ensuing, and to take such acton as may be deemed expedient as to con- main line of the Housatonic R. R. at point in Newtown to point in Derby, for the pur- pose of a connection with the New Haven and Derby R. R., and also as to adopting such a revision and alteration of the bylaws of mend, and to do any other business proper to be done at said meeting.
 The transfer books will be closed from the 9th of Dec. to the 17th of Dec. 1887, both days inclusive. By Order of the Directors,
 c. K. AVERILL, Secretary.
 Bridgeport, Conn.,, Nov 2S, 1887.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

AT COURT OF PROBATE, holden at A Salisbury, in and for the District of Salisbury, on the 3d day of December, A. D. 1887.
 Present, Donald T. Warner, Esq, Judge.
 David Watts, of Salisbury, in said District, having assigned his property to William B. Perry, Of said Salisbury, as trustee. December, A. D, 1887, at 10 o'clock, a. m., at the Probate Office in Salisbury, as the time and place for the hearing relative to the acceptance and approval of said Trustee j; and it is ordered by this Court that public notice of such hearing be given by advertis- ing this order in a weekly newspaper having a circulation in said District, twice previous to said day of hearing. and return be made to this Court. ertified from Record,
 DONALD T. WARNER, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
nISTRICT OF SHARON, ss Probate Court u November 18th, 1887.

nISTRICT OF SHARON, ss Probate Court, u November 29th, 1887.
 Estate of Austin Cartwright, late of Sharon in said District,
 Upon the application of Maria F. Cart wright, praying that certain instrument in writing, purportiDg to be the last will and testament of said Austin Cartwright, deceas- ed may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate, and letters testamenta- ry may be granted 10 the executors therein named, as per application on file more fully appears. it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office. in Sharon, in said District, on the 18th day of Dec, A. D., 1S87, at 2 o'clock in the after noon. and that notice be given of the penden- cy of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same twice in some newspaper having circulation of on the public sign-post in the town of Sharon, ill said District.
 HERMAN c. ROWLEY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
SALlSB BURY.

Preparations for Christmas are being pushed in St Johns church. Loads of evergreen are already there for the decorations. The Cong. church will also decorate, the exercises being for the Sunday school. =. A. Mills plough ed on Monday and Tuesday, Dec 12 and 13, for next years corn crop. An early start A French wood chopper on Riga cut his foot very badly on Mon day .. Geo Ball, late of this place, was severely injured by the caving in of a mine in which he was working in Pawling. N. Y... The Madame Fry Concert Co.,, gave fine entertainment Tn town hall Monday evening. They are superior musical artists. All were charmed by their music and it was a very rare entertainment,
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

The cattle industry of America repre- sents S1, 200, 100000
 One thousand coke ovens are being built in Birmingham, Ala.
 One reason why the homely girl takes the scholarship p 'lze is because she looks into books more than into mirrors " Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
NULL RIVER.

NIT Edward Carroll died Friday morn ing, from paralytic shock which he had Monday evening; from that time until his death he was unconscious. He was buried Sunday. Thomas Prince is giving his house 8 new coat of pant. ..C 5. Brewer has been building an ioe house.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
Hartford and Connecticut West.
 ern Railroad.

ern Railroad. Runs from Hartford to Rhinebeck on the Hudson river, where it connects with
 the N. C. X Fl. R. Railroad.
 Commencing Nov IS, 1887.
 GOING WEST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN, 2 30 m for khinebeck IF. 30 p. m for Millerton 1t.50 D. m For Rhinebeck, connecting with
 trains on the N Y c. & H. R. railroad 3.47 p. m. for Miller ton. 40p m. for Millerton
 GOING EAST. TRAINS LEAVE CANAAN. 9.45 .. m., from Millerton.
 Connecting at Winsted for Wate,.
 bury and Bridgeport. AtSimsbury So, West6eld, Northampton, VII. liamsburgb and Holyoke. At Hartford
 with Express for Springfield and Boston.
 aud all points North and East: arriving in Boston at 3.30 p. m.: and for New Haven. arriving at I "A D. m.; also for Wi!limantic. New London Providence Nov York. 3.O0 p. m. connecting at Winsted for water- bury, Bridgeport At Simehury for West. field and Holyoke. At Hartford for New Haven Springfield and Boston. 22 p. m. for West Minated. E. McNEILL, WALTER PEARCr. Superintendent. e. F. and T. ~
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
GRANT IN PEACE,z

TIE nst9e>186 of 1-Tpeat PrssIdent Of tho VI United '~AAsn bx x1SAn BADrAu. his
 private edetazy and hsepaiA iAble companion. All the worA Vows General Gr2nt; few know PresideHt G1h6G. It is more intereAtins than any look ever pnp|shkd about 1rant- is Grant hm- self! The tSS1eHgofs 93H with the great hero from tsle qay '6f Lees fIffen4er to the day when GrantHlef4, He meets)everykne that Grant met; he heafs kEd sceZ9 Z9nd knows and feels all Grant did dnraGlils eigf yeafsl ltllk White House. It an insight th4o tkA and Hero, s: ws'sh of '' sn itself, self multi. s., MSsfo1Ks sobAQk 9aax sold keta<, fna.prepared the way fSE. EANk Enl sell afsigft, Address s. $. ScrAn toss | c.. HAs s,ebrd. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
SPORTSMEN. scH1.I Oft

A ILL persons killing shooting, pursuing aud 1A taking in any way, Tn open or close sea son, Game, Biras and Fish on the lands and waters owned or occupied by any of the under signed in NORTH CANAAN. Conn.,, will be treat will also be prosecuted fir all viola tions of the laws relating to Fish, Game and Birds.
 Lyman Dunning, Geo. Goodwin, Michael Keane, Levi Bronson, H. C. Stevens X Son,
 Miss sarah Foster. Talmadge Pulver, Mrs
 Mary B Clark, Hiram Robey, Chas Morris, Geo D. Callame, Leonard Lawrence, Frank Gaylord, Wm. Pelt on, Frederick Bronson Hiram Briggs, Isaac Beebe. E. s. Roberts Wm HAves. If
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

Beef and farms on the west side of the river are not worth as much as they were. Frank Reed recently agreed to board six men. He traded a COW for two-year-old "Bloomer" heifer, in order to have supply of tender beef. He got dinner for six men, but they did not put in on appearance
 Charley Owen got the "laud craze'' and was going to have a railroad sta tion on his farm, but Sid Reeds old bob-tailed mare kicked the dish over
 Martin Newman, of Providence, R. l., whom Sid has since lodged in Litch field jail, was the originator of this boarding house and real estate boom.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14
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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

AT A COURT OF PROBATE holden at A North Canaan, within and for the Dist rict of Canaan, on the 18th day of Dec. 1887.
 Present. Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Judge.
 Estate of Casimer Boinay, late of said North Canaan. deceased.
 Upon application for the granting of letters of administration on said estate and the appointment of Mary Ann Boinay, widow, and Alexander Boinay, son, as administra- tors on said estate,
 ORDERED, That said application be heard at the Probate Office in said North Canaan, on the 20th day of December, instant, at one o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice of the time and place of such hearing be given by publishing this order once in the Connecti- cut Western News, a weekly newspaper pub- lish d in said District and having circula- tion therein. Certified from record,
 JACOB B. HARDENBERGH, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-14

There is no place so high that an ass laden with gold cannot reach it.